Portland plumbers form coop to beat unfair price fixing
About 150 Portland journeymen plumbers organize Northwest Plumbing and Co to undercut the coast wide Employers Alliance. They go on strike, slash prices by 30 percent, and run the job themselves from Tacoma to Seattle, saving builders money while building a rival shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Employers’ Alliance
Seattle
Tacoma
Jo Ne Helter Skelter
Haphas
Society
Northwest Plumbing and Co
Beor
Seat
Builders of
Cooperative Company
Plumbing Combine
Oregon Governor and Archbishop Debate Woman Suffrage
Governor West declared support for woman suffrage while Archbishop Christie opposed it during an impromptu exchange at St Marys academy commencement in Portland. The archbishop quipped that the governor should consult his wife on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland
West
Christie
St. Mary's Academy
Easy money in sugar trust discussed by Oxnard
Henry Oxnard of California told the Hardwick Sugar investigating committee that he and his brothers organized a Brooklyn sugar refinery in 1876, incorporated in 1887, and joined the sugar trust the same year. He acknowledged a $500,000 profit in the transaction and noted entry into Nebraska beet sugar with controlling factories and capitalized at a substantial amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iy Sested Press
Washington
Henry Oxnard
California
American Beet Sugar Company
Hardwick Sugar Investigating Committee
Robert
James
Benjamin
Brooklyn
Sugar Trust
Nebraska
Uprising Feared Over Lands Held by Americans in Mexico
Reports from Merey Mexico on June 16 describe uprisings against American and other foreigners. Armed groups are claiming title to lands held by American planters and are forcing them from their homes in Vera Cruz and Palisco states.
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Merey
Mex
Amer
Palisco
Vera Cruz
White House paymaster recalls presidents in memoirs
The disbursing officer at the White House serves as paymaster for the nation’s leaders and tradesmen, while also writing reminiscences about the presidents he has known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Laura Kerrigan as Real Sleuth
Miss Laura Kerrigan helps expose a scam at her home. A stranger posing as a boarder offered a $15 check and $5 change but vanished. Kerrigan tracked him down at First and Marion and a policeman hauled him to jail.
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Laura Kerrigan As
Real Sleuth
Laura Kerrigan
Pinkertons
Laura
Kerrigan
East Marion Street
Everett
Marion Street
Jack Anderson
Senate reciprocity vote split across 60 senators favored
Boles Penrose of Pennsylvania said a senate canvass shows 60 senators favor reciprocity while more oppose the Root amendment to the reciprocity bill. The statement was released today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Boles Penrose
Pennsylvania
Quake Strikes Near Colima In Mexico City Reports
Earthquakes continue near the Colima region causing houses to collapse and leaving residents in a state of terror as reports arrive from Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nalied Press
Mexico City
Colima
Millionaire to stand trial for bribery in Post Office papers case
Washington June 16 United Press Leased Wire Peter Thomson a Hamilton Ontario born millionaire paper manufacturer and president of the Champion Coated Paper Co must stand trial for attempting bribery connected with a Post Office Department paper contract He allegedly sent a $100 bill to Major Zantainger who was evaluating samples of cardboard for sale to the Post Office Department. Panama June 16 Py Calted Press Leaced Wire American canal employees exposed natives to the great American game and President Aromena signed a decree prohibiting poker in the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Peter Thomson
Millionaire
Hamilton
Post Office Department
Thomson
Champion Coated Paper Co
Major Zantainger
Py Calted Press Leaced Wire
Panama
Canal
Aromena
The
Republic
Uninvited Cows Invade Sheridan Confectionery
In Sheridan Oregon on June 16 a herd drives by and three cows slip into J L Morris confectionery. The trio charged through the open door, toppled displays and soda fountain, while clerks fled to high shelves. The scene ended with patrons and staff left startled as the cows browsed the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Ore
J. L Morris
Mule with two heads shown in Fresno store
A two headed mule born at the Liberty ranch east of Lemoore was brought to Fresno by M. P. Barritt and displayed in a Kat store. The animal, dead yet perfectly formed, had two heads sprouting from the breast side by side, with necks of equal length. The left head is slightly larger. The hide will be stuffed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Liberty Ranch
Lemoore
M. P. Barritt
Kat
White Takes Charge of San Francisco Police Affairs
David Augustus White today assumed control of the San Francisco police department ending a week with a two headed system. John F. Seymour tendered his resignation and it was accepted by the board of police commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
David Augustus White
John F. Seymour
Board of Police Commissioners
Notable unionizers to headline Seattle voters picnic
Fannie Sellins and Katherine Hurley, leaders of 1000 striking girls in St. Louis, head the program at a Seattle Council of Women Voters picnic tomorrow at Schmitz's park West Seattle, followed by a talk to Seattle teachers at Carpenters hall. The event aims to organize a union label Imygue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Sellins
Katherine Hurley
St. Louis
Defense Requests More Time In Hall of Records Dynamite Case
In Los Angeles the Superior Court extended the pleading date for B H J Connors A B Maple and Ira Bender charged with attempting to dynamite the Hall of Records building. Attorneys argued until they receive copies of grand jury testimony. The new date is next Wednesday morning.
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United Presse
Los Angeles
Superior Court
Willie
B H J. Connors
A. B. Maple
Ira Bender
Hall of Records
Mayor Dilling Faces Kenyon Line Decision
Portland June 16 construction on Mount Hood Railway power line nearly halted after a 70 man union walkout. A rights committee led by W. E. Holmes presented to the mayor representing residents below Kenyon in urging or opposing the project. The group says they speak for locals after a mass meeting held two weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilling
Crawford Line
Kenyon At
W. E. Holmes
Portland, Or
Mount Hood Railway, Light and Power Company
Agency listings and real estate ads in Beattie area
A dense miscellany of ad copy lists pharmacies funeral directors banks and extensive real estate notices. The items include mortgage and bank statement notes, medical cures, job wanted and found ads, and multiple property for sale offers near Beattie and Seattle with prices, locations, and terms.
HOUSEHOLD REAL ESTATE OFFERS AND LOANS IN SEATTLE AREA
Real estate ads describe multiple homes for sale including a three room bungalow near Woodland Park and Pierce County style listings. Several properties offer low down payments and monthly terms, with mentions of near car lines and views. Mortgage and loan services from Puget Sound Brokerage Co Seattle Mortgage firms advertise 7 percent financing on improved outside property and city loans with flexible terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taven Schroeder
Pier 4
OLE Hanson & CO
New York
Hiook
Woodland Park
Aurora
Ake Phinney
Queen Anne
Hegeyav
Beattie
J. M. Wolfe
Northlake
Wu Cary Beege T & Co
Weert Woodland
C. J. Bell & CO
Globe Block
George L. Colman
New York Block
Seattle
Celt Marl
Leary
Seattle Real Ate Association
Mater
Care Star
Fremont
F. M. Bird
Ed Wilson
Mukilteo
la Belle
Ballard
Baker
King County
Telephone M
Puget Sound Brokerage CO
F. Moore and Company
Pioneer Rent & Collecsin A Co
American Bank
Ming
Empire Building
Sturtevand & Co
Columbia
Seattle Trust Company
Central
Telephone
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Col. W. H. Crook
Mexico
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Tset
Ind
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Fremow Reinast
Seooth Park Pharmacy
Dallas
Cheers Street
Ux Aking
Cornerth
Union
Main
Fremont Offic
Front Av
Paaoen
North Syn
George O. Smith
George Smith
A. DD
Pactfic CO
Lotton
My A. W. Spike
Lacien Bi
Maynard v
Locieted Et Beattie
State of Washington
State of
County of King
J. G Bardo
G. Endo
Helen Ohnick
T. Kikutake
Ranker
Washington Oxygenator CO
Harvard
Arcade
Mee von Rickert
Valley
Eastlake
Pioneer Studio
Junokh
Seattle Electric Co
Gote
Broadway
J Hantmyer
Kuhourne
Iain Nmrenars
Sara
Washington Trust & Maintes Atk
Moble
Humner
Wash
Rowe Coot
Denny
Eee
Haleamen
Heales
Ealeamen Ulred
Kanmar
Okie & Supply CO
Kansas City
National Barber College
Woelgpenes
Eesaemaes
Rochester
Noel Hoom
Crawford Floor
Fmone North
Appresta
Rinek
Heattie
Bolten
Leanne
Colman
Virginia
Westlake
Sondoning
Effern
Vine Allan
Clathbourne
Madison
Queen Ane
Geo. L. Colman
Blork, Seattin
Joan Davis & Company
Denny Way
With & T. Manard CO
Bradner Place
Wmav
Fiat
Kent
Mock
Fairview
Madrona
C. Hildebrandt
Hall Oe
Orpington
Avera Av
North
Huff
Maine
Wm. Uder
Jersey
Olty
North Tard
Phinney Av
85Th St. Brickson
Pari
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Des Moines
Burke
Lawton
P. Dixon & CO
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Yester
Jaqe i
Feree
Acroms
Saeeeh Avil
Ans Hide TE Cocce Bosco S
Muvee
Hood G
Nema, Cent
Elty
Bremerton
Patn
Epring
Turwi
Enton Junction
Boulevard
Oak Harbor
Homestead
Commonwealth Security CO
Piret Av
Best Buy
Keattie and
Tacomea
Ood County Road
Mounna
Robert Maltby
Alaska
OLE HANSON @& CO
Aeree
Lake Washington
New York Creek
View Homesite
Kirkland
Beatties
Anderson
Burke & Farrar, Inc
Mercer Island
MORRISON &@ ESHELMAN
Alaska Ride
Burien Lake
Fauntleroy
Port Orchard
Bed Rock
Addee James Forsland
Queen Hotel
Youngstown
Alaska Building
Brown
Douglas CO
Columbia River
Wash Main
Madison Park
Urke & Farrar, Inc
Mutual Life Rldge
Kennydale
F Oore & CO
Yesler Way
Gale OF Exchange
Brackenmith
Cushman Ath
New York Lock
Wintork
WES Coast Land CO
JP American Bank Mide
Ivo
Trondale
Ferme
Ciasell
Saet
Wlock
Kay McKay
Liberty Ride
City Real Estate
65Th St
Reet & Co
West Seattle
Lillia Nana NA Alaa
J.B. Keifer
Okanogan
Shay Bro & Oflmen
Lake Turien
Rapids Auction and Storage Co
Rothachild
Ee Eee
Provident Pledge Society
William Heach
Wainwright & McLeod
Sully & Ball
Pike St
Kodak Tolle
Jacobs Photo Shop
Meyer-Tower
Chicago
Jame First Ay
Business Directory
Pawaaaraararale Aapa
Bor V. W. Voorhees
Arch’t
Heath - Whittiesey - Kanford Abstract Co
Maller Brock
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Toronto
Canada
Beattle
G. V. Hott
Mer
Eehelman & Wilson
Ina
Mili
Mills Western Ay
Meti i St. Ind
A. W. Kline
DR. Williams
Cornea
Ofa
Peerless Brick Co
DH Laazik
House Moy
Ain ’ Res
Odak
Ziarien
A. J. Speckert
Alil Courte
Notary Bite
Stevens Dancing Academy
Pike and Pineste
Corwin Rowneend
Halsey
J. W. Edmunds D
L. P. Mullinnix
Liberty Bidg
P.O
Sicians
W. Grant Tucker
At. D
Iowa
Frank Brooks
N. M. Cook
Goltre
Wm. T. Lovering
Lumber Exchange Roth
J. M. Brown
Dunlap
Dalton
NYT
Mason, Fenwick & Lawrence
D. Haskins
Fieote
Henry Block
Phone Malin
Adams & Brooks
Seeattle
Colman Biork Barnes & Co
Starr-Boyd Block
M. Gos
Kenta Ug
Westlake Av
Syd
Ting
GREED
Tahor Station
Jennings
Keer Ber
Ys James
Nat'l Bank
Jain
Pacific Coast Stamp Works
Bak
Ween
Iowa Anderson
Pioneer
Roth
Smith
Fox, Blick
Makea Punetl Typewriter and Supply Co
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